Murray, KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

37,291

4.36% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.551% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

9.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,534

6.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,100

4.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,807

1.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Murray, KY had a population of 37.3k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $44,534. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Murray, KY declined from 38,991 to 37,291, a −4.36% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,841 to $44,534, a 6.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.36%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%), and White (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Murray, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Murray, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Murray, KY are Murray State University (2,251 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Murray, KY was $148,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Murray, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Murray, KY was 2 cars per household.

Murray, KY borders Clarksville, TN-KY, Mayfield, KY, and Paris, TN.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Murray, KY is home to a population of 37.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.26% of Murray, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.22k people).

In 2021, there were 26.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.3k people) in Murray, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 880 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Murray, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Murray, KY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Murray, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Murray, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.3k ± 100
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.24k ± 195
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
880 ± 209

2.77%

Hispanic Population

1.03k people

2.77% of the people in Murray, KY are hispanic (1.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Murray, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

3.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

3.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.46k people

As of 2021, 3.26% of Murray, KY residents (1.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Murray, KY was 3.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Murray, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
552 ± 116
Gulf War (2001-)
301 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
187 ± 91

Murray, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Murray, KY employs 17.8k people. The largest industries in Murray, KY are Educational Services (3,499 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,107 people), and Retail Trade (2,047 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($76,207), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,121), and Utilities ($64,107).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.8k

2021 Value

± 980

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 7.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Murray, KY declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 18.1k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Murray, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,167 people), Management Occupations (1,739 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,691 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Murray, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.8k

2021 Value

± 980

−1.5%

1 Year decline

± 7.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Murray, KY declined at a rate of −1.5%, from 18.1k employees to 17.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Murray, KY, are Educational Services (3,499 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,107 people), and Retail Trade (2,047 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Murray, KY, though some of these residents may live in Murray, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,407

Median earning men ± $2,960

$22,405

Median earning women ± $2,356

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,000), Wholesale Trade ($54,676), and Public Administration ($49,075).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($39,954), Public Administration ($37,391), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($32,857).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

319
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
233
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
193
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$354k
Manufacturing
$96k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$72.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Murray, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Murray, KY awarded 2,251 degrees. The student population of Murray, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,490 male students and 5,924 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Murray, KY are White (1,891 and 87.5%), followed by Black or African American (120 and 5.55%), Unknown (58 and 2.68%), and Two or More Races (41 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Murray, KY by number of degrees awarded are Murray State University (2,251 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Murray, KY are Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (204 and 9.06%), General Business (155 and 6.89%), and Registered Nursing (120 and 5.33%).

The median tuition cost in Murray, KY for a public four year colleges is $8,040 for in-state students and $17,316 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Murray, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,414 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,414 students enrolled in Murray, KY, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,338 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
120 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
96 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Murray, KY was Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Murray, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Murray State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,251 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Murray State University with 2,251 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 816 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Murray, KY, which is 0.569 times less than the 1,435 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,891 degrees mean that there were 15.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 120 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Murray, KY was $148,100 in 2021, which is 0.605 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,200 to $148,100, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Murray, KY is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Murray, KY have an average commute time of 16.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Murray, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Murray, KY is $44,534. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Murray, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $109,815, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $92,973 and $87,034.

Housing

Property

$148,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,495

$9,483

Median Property Taxes

±$647

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Murray, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Murray, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Murray, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Murray, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Murray, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $109,815, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $92,973 and $87,034.

The following map shows all of the counties in Murray, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,534

Median Household Income

± $3,886

14.6k

Number of Households

± 875

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Murray, KY grew to $44,534 from the previous year's value of $41,841.

The following chart displays the households in Murray, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Murray, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Walked (9.68%)
Carpooled (7.98%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Murray, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.68%) and those who carpooled to work (7.98%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Murray, KY have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.482% of the workforce in Murray, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Murray, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Murray, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Murray, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Murray, KY (6.19k out of 33.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Murray, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Murray, KY has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1536 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,536 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,536 patients per year. This represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.61%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Murray, KY grew by 5.54% from 6.26% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Murray, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.